Archive for July 8th, 2008

Jul 08 2008

July 9, 2008

We’ll speak with the man who has been called “the most controversial Christian in the World,” Bishop Gene Robinson. And, a look back at the late Jesse Helms – why the press has refused to call him a racist. Plus, how the G8 are tackling the global food crisis, over lavish 8-course meals. …

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Jul 08 2008

New FISA Bill Perpetuates a Culture of Control

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FISAGUEST: Derrick Jensen, author of several books including “Welcome to the Machine: Science, Surveillance and the Culture of Control”

Returning from the July 4th holiday recess, members of the US Senate are expected to vote tomorrow on the new Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act or FISA. The controversial wiretapping bill passed through the House of Representatives last …

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Jul 08 2008

Congress Set to Expand Americans With Disabilities Act

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ADAGUEST: Andrew Imparato, President and CEO of American Association of People with Disabilities, the largest national nonprofit cross-disability member organization in the United States

The House of Representatives recently overwhelmingly passed an amendment expanding the 1990 Americans With Disabilities Act. Businesses partnered with disability rights organizations in writing the compromise bill which now heads to …

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Jul 08 2008

The Short Bus: A Journey Beyond Normal

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The Short BusGUEST: Jonathan Mooney, author of The Short Bus: A Journey Beyond Normal

In 2003, Jonathan Mooney set off on a 35,000 mile journey across the United States to meet more than a dozen people who have been diagnosed as disabled or different, with conditions ranging from dyslexia to Down’s Syndrome. The journey …

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Jul 08 2008

Radical Day in History – 07/08/08

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Radio RootzProduced by Radio Rootz.

Radio Rootz works in public schools to train teens in media literacy and radio production. Rootz Youth analyze and critique the media, and learn how to create news that reflects their voices, issues, and communities. For more information, visit www.radiorootz.org. …

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Jul 08 2008

July 8, 2008

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“The only normal people are the ones you don’t know very well.” –- Joe Ancis …

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